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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Insert Heart Support Device, Insertion Of A Device To Pump Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Is A Temporary Device Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,178.05 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33975 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $914.395 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33975 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33975 by major payers:
$1,642.56
$1,750.61
$1,866.64
$2,037.41
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CPT 33975
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Richmond, LLC, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Richmond
$4,893.00Published rateAspen Surgery Venture LLC, Aspen Surgery Center
Aspen Surgery Venture LLC
$1,168.00Published rateCentury Surgical Associates, Inc
$998.00Published rateGeorgia Interventional Pain
$700.00Published rateBrighton Surgery Center, LLC
$347.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33975 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33975 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 33975 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33975-CPT | High | Insert Heart Support Device, Insertion Of A Device To Pump Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Is A Temporary Device Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant. |
| 33976-CPT | High | Insert Heart Support Device, Insertion Of A Device To Pump Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Is A Temporary Device Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant. |
| 33977-CPT | High | Remval Of Vntricul Assist Devic; Extracorp Sngle Vntricle, Removal Of Ventricular Assist Device; Extracorporeal Single Ventricle |
| 33978-CPT | High | Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Device That Was Inserted To Assist A Failing Heart To Pump Blood Throughout The Body. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33975. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33975 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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